Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 February 2008
355 Deputy Seán Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport the total operating budget for all regulators and regulatory authorities within the State for the years 2006 and 2007; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7025/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraUnder the aegis of the Department of Transport, the primary function of the following bodies is regulation:
Commission for Aviation Regulation
Commission for Taxi Regulation
Railway Safety Commission
The Commission for Aviation Regulation and the Commission for Taxi Regulation are self-financing, are funded through regulatory charges and do not receive any funding from the State. Data associated with the operating costs of these bodies are available from the respective Annual Reports. The Annual Reports for 2007 are not yet available. The operating budget for the Railway Safety Commission was €1.786m in 2006 and €2.09m in 2007.
